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Mbappé Stars as France & Morocco Advance
5 Jul
Summary
- Mbappé's penalty marked France's 150th World Cup goal.
- Morocco became first African nation in multiple quarterfinals.
- Paraguay's 99 passes lowest ever in knockout stage.
France has advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Paraguay. Kylian Mbappé's penalty secured the win, marking France's 150th World Cup goal, a milestone previously achieved by only a few nations.
This win also extended France's streak to five consecutive World Cup games, a historic first for the team. Mbappé continues to break records, scoring his 11th knockout stage goal and positioning himself just one behind Lionel Messi's all-time World Cup tally.
Morocco achieved a landmark moment by defeating Canada 3-0, becoming the first African nation to reach multiple World Cup quarterfinals. Azzedine Ounahi and Soufiane Rahimi were key, with Ounahi scoring twice.
Morocco's victory was achieved with remarkable efficiency, taking only five shots. This triumph equals the combined total of all other African teams in World Cup knockout history. Paraguay's performance was notably subdued, registering the lowest number of passes in a knockout match.
